striped

adjective

ˈstrīpt How to pronounce striped (audio)
ˈstrī-pəd
Synonyms of stripednext
: having stripes or streaks

Examples of striped in a Sentence

the zebra is a black-and-white striped animal
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Speer, 48, appeared Tuesday afternoon in handcuffs and wearing a striped gray jail jumpsuit. Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 17 Dec. 2025 The striped finish adds subtle texture for elevated downtime. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025 Wrapping around an angle, Alexandre Mattiussi’s brand stands out by an expansive curved 80-foot-long facade with bay windows that show glimpses of the interior, echoing the brand’s Paris flagship, all Euville stone and beige limewash offset by oak wood and a striped parquet floor. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 9 Dec. 2025 Each towel comes in a unique, complementary pattern—from solid to striped or plaid. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for striped

Word History

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of striped was in 1567

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“Striped.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/striped. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

striped

adjective
ˈstrīpt How to pronounce striped (audio)
ˈstrī-pəd
: having stripes or streaks

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